We list job, volunteer, internship, and fellowship openings with the independent literary magazines and publishers that are members of CLMP and other literary colleagues.
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Note: In addition to any compensation or course credit they receive, interns and students working for a CLMP member press or lit mag in the fall and/or spring will also have the opportunity to join CLMP’s Student/Intern Group.
POSTED MAY 2025
Paid
The African Poetry Book Fund is currently seeking three Postdoctoral Research Associates to help develop the African Poetry Digital Portal Project.
One three-year Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for the oversight and continued development of the African Poetry in the News section of the African Poetry Digital Portal and critical analysis of related news articles. The scholar’s research methods would rely on analyzing the works of prominent African poets and their evolving styles across different regions and time periods. This research associate will also teach one course per year in the Comparative Literature Department, English Department, and/or Literary Arts Department at Brown University.
One three-year Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for the oversight and management of the research work on the Index of Contemporary African Poets and the African Poetry Bibliographies. This involves developing lists of poets to expand the index by including poets of each past decade in manageable and relevant increments, completing biographical and bibliographical details of the poets, and recruiting and supervising a research team of scholars to carry out these research tasks. This research associate will also teach one course per year in the Comparative Literature Department, English Department, and/or Literary Arts Department.
One two-year Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for collaborating with the team to make metadata decisions specific to the African documents the project curates. These decisions include developing a suitable metadata schema that would best accommodate the variety of languages and item formats encountered in the project’s database, creating the requirements for the metadata sharing infrastructure, and serving as an expert in data curation for the growing nascent field of African Digital Humanities. This research associate will also teach one course per year in the Africana Studies Department.
These are paid, full-time positions beginning on September 1. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and scholarly writing sample via Brown University’s employment website by June 23.
POSTED MAY 2025
Volunteer
Sundress Publications is currently seeking a Managing Editor for “The Wardrobe’s Best Dressed,” a blog series featuring recent books published by women, nonbinary, or genderqueer authors.
The Managing Editor is responsible for selecting monthly guest editors and curators, reviewing and approving their selections, maintaining the submissions form and spreadsheet, working with Sundress’s social media manager to post selections, and more. The editor should have experience with submission management and literary networking as well as advanced experience with WordPress. Additionally, experience with database management, Canva, and WordPress post customization is preferred.
This is a remote, volunteer position that requires approximately 2 to 5 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should email a CV and brief cover letter detailing their interest in the position to Managing Editor Krista Cox at [email protected] by June 10.
POSTED MAY 2025
Volunteer
Cider Press Review is currently seeking a volunteer Editor-in-Chief/Co-Publisher.
The Editor-in-Chief/Co-Publisher is responsible for helping run CPR’s poetry journal, its two annual book award contests, its website, and its ongoing project of digitizing the journal’s back issues. The ideal candidate would combine a commitment to excellence in poetic craft, experience establishing cordial relations with a wide range of authors without sacrificing the press’s own requirements, experience handling book orders from authors and bookstores, and the work ethic necessary to coordinate a small group of readers (and recruit others) to peer review near-constant submissions for the journal and book awards. Experience managing a nonprofit press is a plus, but not required. This position is part of CPR’s long-term succession plan, so the ideal candidate will be interested in assuming ownership of the press in future.
This is a remote, volunteer position for which the editor can live and work anywhere provided they have reliable internet access and sufficient computer skills. Interested applicants should email a resume/CV and letter of interest to [email protected].
POSTED MAY 2025
Paid
New England Review is currently seeking a Fiction Editor.
The Fiction Editor is responsible for reviewing and responding to unsolicited fiction submissions, with the assistance of staff readers; discussing selections with the Editor and other staff to help finalize content for each issue; overseeing staff readers, offering feedback and enlisting new volunteers as needed; soliciting writing from writers and translators; adhering to deadlines and responding to regular communications with the NER staff; helping to promote NER on social media and at conferences and events; occasionally meeting with student interns; contributing to NER web features; serving as an advocate and representative of the magazine and its mission; and more.
This is a remote position that requires approximately 5 hours of work per week. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via Middlebury College’s employment website.
POSTED MAY 2025
Paid (Stipend)
Split/Lip Press is currently seeking a Creative Director.
The Creative Director is responsible for developing a consistent visual theme for each of SLP’s four yearly titles, to be used throughout a series of socials graphics to promote both upcoming titles and Split/Lip Press (book acquisition announcements, cover reveals, blurb week, publication day, tour graphic, awards announcements, and first-year anniversary graphics); developing announcements for four reading periods and reader application calls; promoting SLP’s regional festivals, including the AWP conference; and more.
This position is open to remote candidates and pays an honorarium of $50 per month. Interested applicants should submit an application via Submittable.
POSTED MAY 2025
Volunteer
West Trade Review is currently seeking a volunteer Associate Poetry Editor, a volunteer Associate Fiction/Creative Nonfiction Editor, and volunteer Prose and Poetry Readers.
The Associate Poetry Editor is responsible for attending biweekly Zoom meetings, working as part of a team, and offering input about journal processes and projects which could include small editing tasks, completing interviews with writers, and/or writing the occasional book review. They should be able to express themselves clearly in writing. An MFA in poetry is preferred but not required if the candidate possesses a solid history of publication and/or experience working with writers to improve manuscripts.
The Associate Fiction/Creative Nonfiction Editor is responsible for attending biweekly Zoom meetings, working as part of a team, and offering input about journal processes and projects which could include small editing tasks, completing interviews with writers, and/or writing the occasional book review. They should be able to express themselves clearly in writing. An MFA in fiction or creative nonfiction is preferred but not required if the candidate possesses a solid history of publication and/or experience working with writers to improve manuscripts.
Prose and Poetry Readers are responsible for attending biweekly Zoom meetings and reading quickly and efficiently without sacrificing quality. They should have a solid educational or professional background in creative writing and/or literature that allows for insightful analysis of a submission, including strengths and weaknesses of each piece. They should be self-motivated and capable of meeting deadlines.
These are remote, volunteer positions that require approximately 5 to 10 hours of work per week. All work is completed remotely via Submittable, Zoom, and Slack. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Ken Harmon at [email protected] with the position title in the email subject header.
POSTED MAY 2025
Volunteer
Iron Oak Editions is currently seeking volunteer Fiction and Creative Nonfiction Editors and Fiction and Creative Nonfiction Readers.
Fiction or Creative Nonfiction Editors are responsible for reading quickly and efficiently, participating in editorial meetings and discussions, attending occasional prose team Zoom meetings, and working closely with the Publisher. They should possess an MFA in fiction or creative nonfiction and/or have a strong history of publication, and should have previous literary journal, publishing, or teaching experience.
Fiction or Creative Nonfiction Readers are responsible for reading quickly and efficiently without sacrificing quality. They should have a solid educational or professional background in creative writing and/or literature that allows for insightful analysis of a submission, including strengths and weaknesses of each piece. They should be self-motivated and capable of meeting deadlines.
These are remote, volunteer positions that require approximately 5 to 10 hours of work per week. All work is completed remotely via Submittable, Trello, Zoom, and Slack. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Ken Harmon at [email protected].
POSTED APRIL 2025
Volunteer
Half Mystic is currently seeking a volunteer Press Editor and a volunteer Journal Editor.
The Press Editor is responsible for collaborating closely with the editorial team to read and compose detailed editorial reviews for 6 manuscript submissions per month; considering each accepted manuscript both on its own merit and in the context of Half Mystic’s catalogue and the broader publishing world; working directly with accepted authors to conduct line and developmental edits on their manuscripts; staying informed about current trends in poetry, fiction, and literary nonfiction markets; and more. The editor should be excited to platform books by historically marginalized groups; should take a compassion-first approach to editorial critique, prioritizing the author’s vision for the work above all else; and should be a champion of cross-disciplinary, hybrid, and experimental literature. Learn more.
The Journal Editor is responsible for collaborating closely with the editorial team to read and compose detailed editorial reviews for 10 poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction submissions per week; considering each accepted piece both on its own merit and in the context of the journal’s musical focus and the issue’s theme, goals, and aesthetics; overseeing the editorial process after acceptance, working with writers to conduct line and developmental edits on their pieces; staying informed about current trends in poetry, fiction, and literary nonfiction; and more. The editor should be excited to platform books by historically marginalized groups; should take a compassion-first approach to editorial critique, prioritizing the author’s vision for the work above all else; and should be a champion of cross-disciplinary, hybrid, and experimental literature. Learn more.
These are remote, volunteer positions. Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and other required materials to the email address listed in each job description.
POSTED APRIL 2025
Paid (Hourly)
Solstice Literary Magazine is currently seeking a paid, part-time Editor-in-Chief.
The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for collaborating with writers domestically and internationally; collaborating with Solstice’s volunteer staff and Board of Directors; conducting direct fundraising; editing publications; organizing contests, advertising, and outreach; coordinating and attending events; and more.
This is a hybrid, part-time position that pays $25 per hour for up to 8 hours of work per week. The editor should be based in or within commuting distance of the Greater Boston area to attend conferences, readings, book fairs, and gatherings. Interested applicants should email a CV and cover letter to Founding Editor Lee Hope at [email protected].
POSTED APRIL 2025
Paid (Salary)
The Center for Fiction is currently seeking a paid, full-time Website & Operations Administrator.
The Website & Operations Administrator is responsible for maintaining the website’s e-commerce and membership functions; regularly reviewing site performance, providing necessary updates, fixes, and enhancements in a timely manner; identifying useful site performance metrics and collecting, analyzing, and reporting site usage data; assisting members with online membership logistics; working with Art Director and Managing Director on strategies for website improvements; working with Managing Director to ensure cleaning and maintenance of building and equipment; administering the organization’s email and software accounts; organizing and maintaining internal calendars for organization; overseeing office and building supply inventory and purchases; providing customer support for patrons, including fielding general questions about the organization; and more.
This is a full-time, in-person position based in New York City that pays a salary of $46,000 depending on experience. Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and other required application materials as a single PDF to [email protected].
POSTED APRIL 2025
Paid (Salary)
Books Are Magic is currently seeking a paid, full-time Events and Marketing Coordinator.
The Events and Marketing Coordinator is responsible for bringing creative ideas to capture customer engagement in store and online; communicating with supervisors, managers, marketing team, and other staff to maintain an appropriate balance between marketing work and working the floor as a bookseller; compiling weekly/biweekly newsletters; posting to Instagram and other social media channels professionally and regularly; building new web lists or pages as needed for displays, fundraisers, and partnerships; supporting preorder campaigns and author signings; helping to facilitate and promote the Monthly Magic subscription program; communicating new and ongoing partnerships to customers, via social media and in-store signage and displays; supporting the Books Are Magic blog; leading evening events in-store and offsite 1 to 2 times per week, and assisting with kids events as needed; helping to plan and implement celebrations and non-author specific events such as Independent Bookstore Day and Banned Books Week; being on call to open/close when needed; and more.
This is a full-time, in-person position based in Brooklyn, New York, that pays a salary of $46,800 to $51,000. The coordinator will work Tuesday through Saturday. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Events and Marketing Position.”
POSTED MARCH 2025
Paid (Salary)
Writers & Books is currently seeking a paid, full-time Executive Director.
The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring WAB’s fiscal health, sustainability, and growth; facilitating effective governance by providing guidance and support to an engaged, active Board of Directors; representing WAB to internal and external stakeholders as a dynamic ambassador for the organization; providing leadership on program planning, advocacy, marketing, and promotional activities to advance organizational goals; managing personnel and staffing; overseeing all activities relating to the efficient operation of WAB’s two brick-and-mortar facilities; developing and implementing protocols and systems for internal program control and fiscal accountability; creating an annual budget for Board approval and overseeing its effective implementation; overseeing the planning, development, execution, and evaluation of programs and initiatives to ensure artistic excellence, visibility, accessibility, and inclusion; and more.
This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Rochester, New York, that pays a salary of $75,000 to $78,000. It starts on September 2, 2025. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter in a single PDF attachment to [email protected] with the subject line “Executive Director.”
POSTED FEBRUARY 2025
Volunteer
The Common is currently seeking volunteer Readers.
Readers are responsible for reading and reviewing 12 short stories or essays per week, and quickly and thoroughly judging the literary merit of each submission and the rightness of its fit for The Common given its sense-of-place mission. They should be open-minded yet analytical, have demonstrated skill and experience in critical reading and comprehension, and be concise and articulate writers. Undergraduate and MFA students as well as avid, sophisticated readers of all kinds, from all walks of life, are welcome.
This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 3 to 5 hours of work per week. Applicants must be able to commit to at least 1 year of reading. Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter outlining why the position appeals to you and any relevant experience via The Common’s website.
POSTED FEBRUARY 2025
Paid (Salary)
The National Book Foundation is currently seeking a paid, part-time Awards Coordinator.
The Awards Coordinator is responsible for working closely with the Senior Manager of Awards & Honors to support the National Book Awards submissions process, including facilitating publisher communications, eligibility checking, data cleaning, and asset maintenance; collaborating with the Manager and the Communications & Marketing team, as well as third-party design teams, to provide accurate copy and image assets for Awards–related announcements and website updates; overseeing data management pertaining to the National Book Awards Ceremony & Benefit Dinner invitation process, as well as the current year’s judges and honorees; assisting the Development team with producing outreach materials for prospective Awards Ceremony donors and donor tracking; helping manage sponsor fulfillment for the Awards; providing on-site logistical support at the Awards Ceremony as well as general event production support at other Awards events; and more.
This is a part-time position based in New York City that requires 20 to 25 hours of work per week and pays $26 to $28 per hour, depending on experience. Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter with the appropriate subject line to [email protected].
POSTED JANUARY 2025
Paid (Hourly)
WTAW Press is currently seeking a paid, part-time Social Media Assistant.
The Social Media Assistant is responsible for developing and maintaining the organization’s content calendar, creating and curating collateral and graphics for social media platforms, publishing a variety of content consistently across platforms, monitoring social media accounts and tracking engagement, assisting in planning marketing campaigns, fostering a positive online community, maintaining best practices to engage readers and the literary community, contributing to the development of strategies that align with organizational objectives, and more.
This is a paid, remote position that requires 10 hours of work. Interested applicants should fill out an application via Submittable.
ROLLING
Paid (Stipend)
HerStry Literary Magazine is seeking Workshop Proposals for its 2025 and 2026 online programs.
Workshop Proposals should have a focus in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, reading, and/or the writing life (craft/publishing). Proposals can be on any topic but the magazine is especially interested in workshops on the lyrical essay, writing sex, novel writing, creative nonfiction, flash fiction, and flash nonfiction. Courses can be geared toward all levels or be focused on beginner, intermediate, or advanced writers. They should be formatted into 1-day, 2-day, 6-week, 7-week, 8-week, or 10-week sessions.
This is a remote position. Income will be split 50/50 between the teacher and HerStry. Interested applicants should familiarize themselves with the organization and submit their course proposal as well as relevant experience via the application form.
Paid (Hourly)
midnight & indigo is seeking applicants to the paid, contract position of Writing Instructor for its online writing program, which serves Black women writers of all experience levels.
The program is interested in course proposals from Writing Instructors based on short story writing; novel writing; essay writing; craft; specific genres, especially speculative; editing; workshopping; analysis and discussion of books by Black and POC writers; and more. Classes must focus on craft, with the intention to help writers become more confident, skilled, and effective in their prose. They should include a combination of lecture/instruction, writing exercises, and in-class discussions. Courses should be formatted into 1-day, 2-day, 2-week, 3-week, or 4-week seminars. Individual class sessions should run from 90 minutes to 3 hours each.
The program is open to instructors with a wide range of teaching, writing, and experience levels. This is a remote, paid position with a per-hour pay scale that will be determined based on instructor experience, course curriculum, and time commitment. Interested applicants should submit their course proposal and relevant experience via Submittable. If selected, applicants will be asked to submit a formal course proposal and participate in a truncated mock class as a component of the interview process.
Volunteer
Lucky Jefferson is seeking remote, volunteer Guest Editors eager to generate visibility for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Arab and other Middle Eastern American, Asian American, and Pacific Islander voices and increased accessibility to traditionally underrepresented literature. Applicants should be BIPOC-identifying authors excited about poetry, especially new contemporary works, and our mission to reinvigorate publishing. Each position lasts for one to two months at 10 hours per month. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
